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26F0189 IBM Micro Channel (MCA) 3270 Connection Adapter

SKU:
26F0189
Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) interface for IBM systems
  • Enables 3270 terminal connectivity
  • Compatible with legacy mainframe environments
  • Reliable data transfer and signal integrity
In stock

$171.13

Product Overview

The 26F0189 - IBM MCA Micro Channel 3270 Connection Adapter enables MCA-based systems to interface effectively with IBM 3270 terminals. It fits into environments where maintaining legacy terminal access is necessary, acting as a stable link between modern and traditional hardware components.

General Information

Brand IBM

Technical Information

Compatibility IBM Micro Channel (MCA)
Connector Type Twinax
product type Connection Adapter,Expansion Card
Product Category Expansion Module

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor Micro Channel (MCA) card
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

Assembly Required No


Product Description

The 26F0189 - IBM MCA Micro Channel 3270 Connection Adapter is designed to provide seamless connectivity between Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) systems and IBM 3270 terminals. This adapter facilitates communication in environments where traditional mainframe terminal interfaces are still required, offering compatibility with older hardware setups.

Often found in data centers and enterprise IT infrastructures that maintain legacy systems, this adapter serves professionals working with mainframe terminal connections. It's built to integrate reliably within such environments, ensuring stable signal transmission and straightforward installation.

Key Features

  • Supports Micro Channel Architecture interface standards
  • Provides a dedicated connection path for IBM 3270 terminals
  • Delivers stable data communication with minimal interference
  • Compatible with established mainframe terminal configurations
  • Constructed to maintain signal quality over extended use

The adapter plays an important role in bridging current MCA systems with traditional terminal equipment, ensuring continuity in operations that depend on these connections. Its dependable performance supports ongoing system stability without frequent maintenance.


Use Cases

This adapter is typically used in enterprise IT settings that continue to operate IBM mainframe terminals alongside Micro Channel Architecture systems. It benefits organizations that require reliable terminal connectivity without replacing existing hardware infrastructure.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting IBM 3270 terminals to MCA server systems in data centers
  • Supporting legacy terminal operations in financial institutions
  • Maintaining terminal interfaces within large-scale enterprise IT infrastructures
  • Enabling signal integrity for mainframe terminal connections in rack deployments
  • Facilitating communication in virtualization environments requiring legacy terminal access

By providing this specialized connection interface, the adapter helps sustain operational efficiency in environments where legacy hardware remains integral to daily workflows. It supports consistent performance and system interoperability across mixed-technology setups.


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26F0189 IBM Micro Channel (MCA) 3270 Connection Adapter
26F0189 IBM Micro Channel (MCA) 3270 Connection Adapter
$171.13